This course is designed to provide in-depth knowledge and practical competence in the design, operation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Fire & Gas Detection Systems in accordance with international standards and industry best practices (e.g., NFPA 72, ISA TR84.00.07, IEC 61511).
The course explores the fundamental principles of hazard detection, the technologies used to sense flammable gases, toxic gases, smoke, heat, and flame, as well as the integration of these detection systems into broader Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), Emergency Shutdown (ESD) systems, and Building Management Systems (BMS). It provides insights into the performance-based design of detection coverage and alarm logic configuration, and how to analyze detection gaps and optimize sensor layout.
Participants will study the key elements of detection technologies—such as catalytic bead, infrared (IR), ultrasonic acoustic, electrochemical, photoionization, flame ionization, optical flame detectors, smoke detectors, and thermal sensors. These technologies will be reviewed in the context of their working principles, capabilities, limitations, response times, susceptibility to false alarms, and environmental performance.
Further, the course dives into the application of risk-based mapping tools and the role of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) in designing optimal fire/gas detector placement. The participants will be trained on the Fire and Gas Mapping approach, understanding gas dispersion models, flame field analysis, and how to interpret hazard scenarios using simulation software outputs (e.g., Detect3D, FLACS, or similar).
The course emphasizes the integration and communication protocols used in modern FGDS such as HART, Modbus, Profibus, and wireless HART. Attendees will learn how to manage data flow between the field detectors and control systems such as PLCs, DCSs, SCADA, or Safety Systems using SIL-rated logic solvers.
Real-life case studies will be discussed to emphasize lessons learned from major fire and gas incidents due to inadequate detection systems or failures in alarm management and operator response. Regulatory and compliance aspects will also be addressed, highlighting IEC, NFPA, API, and OSHA recommendations.
Participants will gain hands-on experience with typical detection system hardware including field-mounted detectors, controllers, and alarm interfaces. They will explore routine and predictive maintenance tasks including detector calibration, bump testing, function checks, cleaning, and replacement procedures.
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